The agilent 8496h dc to 18 ghz programmable step attenuator provides attentuation in 10 db steps from 0 to 110 db. the agilent 8496h dc to 18 ghz programmable step attenuator offers exceptional repeatability and reliability. Attenuation is provided in 10 db steps from 0 to 110 db. Precision gold-plated leaf springs ensure long life (over 5 million cycles) and very high attenuator repeatability (typically 0.01 db). To improve measurement accuracy, nist traceable data (swr and attenuation) is available as option uk6. A maximum switching time of 20 ms (including contact settling) speeds automatic testing. Custom step attenuator/switch combinations are possible. The agilent 11716a/b/c interconnect kits provide quick connection of agilent 8494/5/6/7 1 db and 10 db step attenuators in series for greater dynamic range with 1 db steps. key features:superior rf performance * frequency range: dc to 18 ghz* insertion loss at 0 db: 0.6 db + 0.09 db/ghz* maximum swr: 1.5 to 8 ghz, 1.6 to 12.4 ghz, 1.9 to 18 ghz repeatability and life span * repeatability life: 0.03 db max 5 million cycles per section, typical* 5 million cycles per section power handling * maximum rf input power: 1 w (average), 100 w (peak) features * connector type: choice of type-n female, sma female, apc-7* programming connector: 12-pin viking, optional 14-pin dip